Raising up and training a generation ofAustralian lay people, leaders, pastors & parachurch counsellors,who are passionate about Jesus transforming people and his churchthrough the personal ministry of the Word, Spirit and prayer.

What is biblical counselling?

Little 'b' biblicalBiblical Counselling is not about finding a verse for every problem. Biblical Counselling is personal ministry done from a biblical worldview. We want to see the complexity of life and people in the light of the gospel of Jesus. We want to see stories in light of God's big story.

Little 'c' counsellingAll of us are little 'c' counsellors in the lives of others. Biblical counselling is about equipping parents, spouses, friends, leaders, pastors and carers to wisely love people with gospel-soaked interactions. We call this the 'Personal ministry of the Word'. In addition, we see the need for godly trained 'parachurch counsellors', to both train the church and provide expertise to help those with deep struggles.

The Personal Ministry of the WordThe ministry of the Word is more than preaching. It is more than small group bible studies. We are called to encourage, rebuke and comfort one another in the midst of everyday life. We want to grow in wisdom and skill in the application of God's word in the counsel we bring to others lives.

The Church as Transformation CentreThe church is the centre of care and transformation for the believer. This is not to demean the important role of doctors, psychologists and other helping professionals. It's a challenge to the church, to take the lead in the care and growth of the people under their care.

Who is Biblical Counselling Australia?

Biblical Counselling Australia (BCA) is an Australian network of over 1200 Christian pastors, chaplains, psychologists, university staff workers, women’s workers, kids workers and more, pursuing biblical counselling and discipleship.These people come from 300 churches from multiple denominations. For more info see our beliefs and approach to counselling. Biblical Counselling Australia Inc. is a registered not for profit.

Karl has been a biblical counsellor for over 15 years. He completed graduate studies in counselling and theology at Westminster Seminary and CCEF in Philadelphia. He is a pastor at Drouin Presbyterian Church Vic, a lecturer in pastoral care at PTC Melbourne, and has been a medical practitioner for 25 years. If you live in Victoria and want to talk further please email: karl@biblicalcounselling.org.au

NEIL CASTLE - DIRECTOR

Neil is the Central Ministry Director at City on a Hill in Melbourne, and currently completely a Bachelor of Theology at Ridley College Melbourne.

JACQUI SPANOS - DIRECTOR

Jacqui is a biblical counsellor and qualified hospital chaplain. She majored in biblical pastoral counselling at PTC Melbourne and pioneered the role of women’s pastoral worker in PCV churches. One of her specialisations is in bereavement. Jacqui also has an Associate Degree in Ministry and is currently pursuing ongoing study. If you want to talk further please email: jacqui@biblicalcounselling.org.au

JONATHAN CHONG - DIRECTOR

Jono is a pastor at the Chinese Presbyterian Church in Sydney. His Master of DIvinity from Westminster Seminary included a semester of biblical counselling and a counselling internship in a parachurch ministry. Jono is married to Emmelyn (who is a WTS/CCEF trained counsellor and BCA association member). If you live in NSW and want to talk further please email: jono@biblicalcounselling.org.au

KURT PETERS - SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE BOARD

Kurt was the co-founder of BCA with Karl Hood in 2011. He is the Minister of St Matts in Botany NSW. He completed his M.Div at S.M.B.C. and has completed distance education courses through CCEF in biblical counselling. In 2018 Kurt stepped back from his place on the board to become a Special adviser.

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CARMEN MILIC - EVENTS ADMINISTRATOR

Carmen Milic serves as the Events Administrator of BCA. Carmen brings a wealth of experience in media and communications. Carmen is a practicing trauma-informed Art Therapist while being an active member of City on a Hill West in Melbourne. Carmen will be responsible for a administration and events for BCA. If you want to talk further please email: carmen@biblicalcounselling.org.au